📣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣! 🏆
Congratulations to the shortlisted nominees for the 2025 Community & Business Excellence Awards! 🎉
Our community is filled with inspiring businesses, service groups, entrepreneurs, and leaders who go above and beyond to make Smithers and Northwest BC thrive. An independent judging panel has selected three finalists per category, and now Chamber members, it’s YOUR turn to vote! ✅
✔️ Cast your vote now to recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses and community leaders. Chamber members check email for the voting link, ore reach out to info@smitherschamber.com. One vote per membership.
📅 Voting closes March 26th! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate those who strengthen our local economy.
💡 Want to see the full list of nominees? Check it out here: [Insert link to full nominee list post]
👇 2025 Shortlisted Nominees: 👇
🏆 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Interior News
- Bulkley Valley Credit Union
- Riverside Kitchen
- Smithers TIMBER MART-Smithers Lumberyard
🏆 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants
- Lisa Mueller, Nation2Nation Events
- Michelle Doogan-Smith, Two Sisters
- Peter & Jill Krause, McBike & Sport
🏆 CITIZEN / VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by RBC Smithers
- Barb Bawlf
- Mark Dehoog
- Steve Osborn
🏆 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – BUSINESS Sponsored by Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
- Four Dimensions
- Hunterbilt Industries
- Smithers Feed Store
🏆 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by
- Kim Tran, BV Pool
- Leeroy Postman, Ranchhouse Tattoo
- Wilfred Dykstra, Smithers TIMBER MART- Lumberyard
🏆 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Sponsored by Nature’s Pantry
- Derek Willmott, EdGE Learning Centre
- Heather Lee, Smithers Secondary School
- Mr Deyoung, Smithers Secondary School
🏆 FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union
- Blue Water Sushi
- Bulkley Valley Regional Pool and Recreation Centre
- Dans Sports
🏆 HOME-BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Smithers Lumber Yard
- It’s All Fun and Paints
- Rustica Bakery
- Wet’suwet’en Native Arts
🏆 MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO ARTS & CULTURE – Sponsored by Scotiabank
- Charrine & Todd Lace, Wet’suwet’en Arts
- Smithers Community Radio Lounge Car Sessions, CICK
- Elijah Quinn, Soniquinn Studios
🏆 PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Aspen Inn & Suites
- Northern Lights Wildlife Society
- Rotary Club of Smithers
- Smithers Community Service Association
🏆 TOURISM EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Tourism Smithers
- B & T Wagon and Sleigh Rides
- Camus Photography
- Smithers Brewing Co.
🏆 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Bulkley Valley Credit Union
- Mary Ball & Baylee VandenHoek, Not Ur Average Swimwear
- Mya Blair, Sedaz
- TJ Perrier, OK Tire
🏆 ZERO WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Riverside Kitchen
- Nature’s Pantry
- Rustica Bakery
- Two Sisters Cafe
🏆 *NEW* Resource and Mining Excellence Award- Sponsored by Rugged Edge Holdings
- Seabridge Gold
- Skeena Gold & Silver
- Smithers Exploration Group
